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Simpsonville enters new worship center

'some of you thought you were coming to a building dedication, but today is about recommitting your heart to Jesus Christ,? pastor Randy Harling urged members of the First Simpsonville congregation Aug. 3.... Continue Reading »

In North Spartanburg: Body building exercises feed hungry, ready schools

There are no treadmills, no weight lifting, no jump ropes, and no rowing machines involved, but the members of this upstate congregation are serious about body building.... Continue Reading »

Gas pumps putting ‘squeeze’ on churches – but members finding opportunities for outreach

Early reports are confirmed: ?A majority of our church members are experiencing increases in living costs without increases in income, so some are choosing to ?pass it on? by reducing their giving or attending.?... Continue Reading »

Stopping sexual predators, launching evangelism initiative top SBC agenda

?One sexual predator in our midst is one too many,? Executive Committee president Morris Chapman told the 7,277 messengers registered for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention June 10-11 at the Indiana Convention Center, calling on Southern... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: ‘A huge heart full of love and compassion for children’ – by Todd Deaton

Few parents who walk through the doors of the Taylors Free Medical Clinic realize it, but their kids are being treated by one of South Carolina's finest. Those around him in pediatric medicine, however, know that he has ?... Continue Reading »

Regenerate church membership subject of much SBC discussion

Messengers to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis urged churches to maintain a regenerate membership by ?acknowledging the necessity of spiritual regeneration and Christ's lordship for all members.?... Continue Reading »

Recognize the warning signs, Page urges Southern Baptists

?Recognize the signs,? outgoing convention president Frank Page challenged convention messengers during his address to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis June 10.... Continue Reading »

Georgia pastor Johnny Hunt elected as SBC president

Though many veteran Southern Baptist Convention observers had speculated that a run-off was likely with six nominees, Georgia pastor Johnny Hunt was elected as convention president on the first ballot with 52.94 percent of the 5,856 votes cast at... Continue Reading »

Preliminary survey report shows gas pumps siphoning off needed funds for ministries

The pain at the pump is having a definite impact on the outreach and ministry efforts of South Carolina Baptist churches, the giving habits of their members, and the frequency of requests for financial assistance; though, as yet, most... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg’s Southside celebrates centennial

Exactly 100 years to the day after its founding by 114 persons, the congregation of Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, will gather to celebrate its centennial anniversary on June 28.... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: By making caps, blankets, pillows, teddy bears, and baby gowns, Pat Wood and a host of volunteers at a Sumter congregation are finding innovative ways of – ‘Touching Hearts’

'the people know that these garments and blankets come from people who are praying for them,? says Pat Wood, who leads a growing ministry, 'touching Hearts,? to reach out to patients at a local hospital maternity ward and to... Continue Reading »

Darlington rally features Kingsley, Sound of Light

Fast cars, loud music, and a rowdy crowd. Can these make for an effective outreach to kids and families? It does if the fast cars are NASCAR drivers on the Darlington Raceway, the loud music is by the contemporary... Continue Reading »

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